GRE Word List

PENDULOUS

poised without visible support

The meaning of the word pendulous is poised without visible support.

Random words

WordMeaning
imminentready to take place : happening soon
carriondead and putrefying flesh
transitiona change or shift from one state, subject, place, etc. to another
quixoticfoolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals
aspireto seek to attain or accomplish a particular goal
endearto cause to become beloved or admired
procrastinateto put off intentionally and habitually
interdicta Roman Catholic ecclesiastical censure withdrawing most sacraments and Christian burial from a person or district
nugatoryof little or no consequence : trifling
defectan imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming